Kenel', Aleksandr Aleksandrovich
(1898–1970)
Kenel' [Kyénil], Aleksandr Aleksandrovich (10–31/11–12–1898, P.; 7–6–1970, Abakan). Grad. 1919 from the law sch. of L. Univ. and 1927 from the L. Cons., where he studied comp. with M. Chernov , M. Shteinberg , and Zhitomirsky. Was an accompanist in theaters (1922–30), then held administrative positions and taught at the Abakan Mus. Sch. (1948–63). Also collected over 900 Khakass folk songs, some of which are used in his comp. Works: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAscendingDescending Chanarkhus (op…